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I would recommended becoming a CNA before nursing school. For me, I wanted to become a CNA to see if nursing was really the career for me. Being a CNA has actually motivated me to want to be successful in nursing school so that I can move up and become a nurse. My advice is to definitely find a position that is able to be flexible around your classes when nursing school starts. Best of Luck!!

During my clincial rotations, there was an couple that always would sneak cookies in during activities. One of the staff members took the cookies from the lady, and she proceeded to what she thought was "whisper" (actually a yelling voice) to the gentleman "SHE'S SO STUPID! WE CAN'T EVEN HAVE OUR COOKIES!"

Just thought I would add one piece of advice. I recently just finished cover letters for my recent job search, and while researching information on cover letters I found one piece of advice that helped me. The tip was that if you could find the recruiter's name and address the cover letter to them it seems more personal instead of "dear nursing recruiter." I don't know if you will find this tip beneficial but I just thought to add it in. Best of luck!

Hello AroseN, In my Nurse Aide course, I believe my instructor said that if family asks questions we can simply direct them to the nurse in charge. Also, I was just offered a job at a LTC on second shift would you mind telling me what your typical shift consists of?

I am recent graduate of a Nursing Assistant training course. I was offered a job at a LTC facility about a week ago. I will be working 2nd shift. I am looking for any tips that will help me as a new Nursing Assistant. Also, any tips on how to gain respect as a young nursing assistant? Thank you!

In my course, we used dentures and we practiced mouth care on the mannequin.

What type of facility do you all work at? LTC or hospital?

Hello all! I am starting CNA training courses in a few weeks, and I was wondering should I begin to prepare my body for training? I know that being a CNA can be rough on the body and I was just looking for any tips for getting my body prepared for the upcoming weeks. Thanks!

Thank you for your responses everyone!

For my upcoming CNA classes, we have to wear white uniforms. I was just wondering if anybody could give me any tips on what to wear under my uniform?

What study materials do you all think worked the best for preparing you for the exam? For those who used the pocket prep teas app, were the questions similar in terms of hardness in comparison to the exam?

Those who purchased the Pocket Prep app, do you feel as though its questions were similar to those on the actual TEAS exam?

Do you guys feel like the app was helpful after taking the test?